Pollock P. Web Hosting For Dummies

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013. — 360 p.
Language: EnglishHost your own website or blog with this unique guide.If you’d like to make the leap from a hosted environment to a self-hosted service, this book is for you. You may be making the move from casual blogging to professional blogging. Or, you might already be self-hosting, but want a good guide to show you how to get more out of your plan. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this helpful book breaks down all the functions of web hosting for self-hosted users, from setting up new e-mail accounts to backing up and securing your site, analyzing server logs, choosing a platform to install, and more.Breaks down the functions of web hosting for new self-hosters, including casual bloggers who may be moving into professional blogging.
Helps those who are already self-hosting maximize the services they are paying for.
Offers a one-stop, complete resource on web hosting, rather than just a few chapters, as in many blogging books.
Covers setting up and using e-mail accounts, working with FTP clients, backing up and securing sites, using cloud services, understanding domains and DNS, using built-in databases, and more.Web Hosting For Dummies helps you take charge of your own web hosting and having fun in the process!Part I: Getting Started with Web Hosting.
Explaining Web Hosting in Real-World Terms.
Evaluating Web Hosting Technologies.Part II: Getting to Know the Essential Services.
Using Hosted E-mail.
Managing Files.
Working with Databases — It’s Essential.
Protecting and Speeding Up Your Site by Understanding Logs.
Building Your Site Using Scripts.Part III: Managing Security and Access.
Taking Command of Website Security.
Decoding Domains and DNS.
Confi guring Advanced Functions in cPanel.
Managing Your Control Panel from a Mobile Device.Part IV: Knowing What to Do When Things Go Wrong.
Troubleshooting and Resolving Issues.
Moving to a New Host.Part V: Increasing Control with a Virtual Private Server or Dedicated Server.
Making the Right Technology Choices.
Keeping the Lid on Pandora’s Box with WebHost Manager.
Getting Down to the Command Line with Secure SHell.Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Ten Invaluable Free Apps.
Ten Things Your Host Won’t Help with (for Free).
Ten Essential Online Resources.